Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–13:00
Free
ages 16+
Piscine Saint-Germain, 12, rue Lobineau
As part of Pink October, the Saint-Germain sports center is offering a morning of sports and solidarity to raise awareness about breast cancer screening, with activities accessible to all levels.
Sat 10 Oct · 09:30–19:00
+ 1 other date
Free
Galerie l'Atelieu, 89 bis rue de Charenton
La Dactylo presents her new collection of aphorisms, "La vie et des nuées de sens" (Life and Clouds of Meaning): an exhibition and a meet-and-greet book signing with the artist, who has been turning public spaces into poetry with stencils since 2018.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00
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38 RUE SAINT-MAUR, 75011 Paris
An immersive experience that plunges the audience into the Italian Renaissance through the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo, blending art, cutting-edge technology and staging effects. A workshop for children is included in the ticket.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00
+ 1 other date
6 PLACE D'IENA, 75116 Paris
The Guimet Museum presents its permanent collections of Asian art and its temporary exhibitions, including "Le savoir en trompe-l'œil. Corée, 18e-20e siècle" (Knowledge in Trompe-l'œil: Korea, 18th-20th Century). A journey through Asian cultures, for all audiences.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–10:30
Free
Bibliothèque Jacqueline Dreyfus-Weill, 6 rue Fessart
A time for reading and nursery rhymes for very young children, accompanied by their parents, led by the librarians.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–11:00
Free
Moi et mes enfants, 84 boulevard Vincent Auriol
The Moi et mes enfants association offers sports coaching sessions accessible to all, whatever their age and level, to help people enjoy sport again in a friendly atmosphere.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–11:30
Free
Maison Sport Santé Piver, 7 passage Piver
Step through the doors of the Maison Sport-Santé to discover how it works, its missions and the professions of the professionals who promote adapted physical activity.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–11:30
Free
TEP Square Charles Hermite, 40 Rue Charles Hermite
The "Paris Sportives" program lets women and teenage girls take part in regular physical activity on sports fields and in public squares. And it's free!
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
Centre de PMI Raspail, 85 boulevard Raspail
A free workshop for expectant parents and parents of newborns, led by specialists, to create a healthy environment during pregnancy and the baby's first months.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
ages 8+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus
A philosophy workshop for children aged 8 to 12, inviting them to discuss animals, machines and humans.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
ages 15+
Médiathèque Hélène Berr, 70 rue de Picpus
A workshop to explore video stores and popular cinemas of the 1990s and 2000s, and to try your hand at screenwriting through fun constraints. For teens and adults aged 15 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
Rue Colbert, Rue Colbert
The Fête des rues aux écoles (Street Party for Schools) comes to Paris Centre with activities for children: learning to ride a bike and a scooter, a treasure hunt, wooden games and creative workshops.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
Rue du Sommerard, Rue du Sommerard
Rue du Sommerard, transformed into a pedestrian, planted school street, celebrates with a morning of free workshops and activities for young and old.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
ages 6+
Cinémathèque Robert Lynen, 11 rue Jacques Bingen
Screening of the animated film Linda veut du poulet (Linda Wants Chicken), followed by a meeting with the director Sébastien Laudenbach. A session for the whole family, ages 6 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
ages 8+
Le paysan urbain, 14, rue Stendhal
Le Paysan Urbain Paris offers activities for young and old: a guided tour of the urban farm, yoga and gong. Some are open to children aged 8 and up, others to those aged 16 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:00
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
The volunteer mechanics of the CycloCube association help you learn how to repair and maintain your bike, discovering mechanics and getting hands-on practice.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30
Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg
An advanced workshop exploring prompt engineering through concrete examples: writing the perfect prompt to reveal ChatGPT's full potential, exploring its limits and a few workaround techniques.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30
Free
ages 5+
Bibliothèque François Villon, 81, boulevard de la Villette
Repair Café volunteers introduce children to repair: tools, soldering, sewing, screws, assembling and disassembling devices. A rewarding and eco-friendly activity, from age 5.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–12:30
+ 3 other dates
ages 18+
Couleurs Brazil, 18, rue du Borrego
Dare to take on a year of writing workshops: regular small-group sessions in a friendly setting, with a variety of prompts to spark your creativity.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–13:00
Free
Centre Paris Anim' Jean-Michel Martial, 9, rue Tchaïkovski
A photo exhibition on the La Chapelle neighbourhood, complemented by a commented screening on the history of the neighbourhood and its inns.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–13:00
Free
Rue de la Bienfaisance, 12, rue de la Bienfaisance
A morning of free activities for the whole family: games, creative workshops, a smoothie bike and information stands in the 8th arrondissement.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–14:00
Free
Place Felix eboué, Place Felix Eboué
A time for prevention, information and awareness-raising about women's health, with committed associations, discussions and screenings. Open to everyone.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–14:00
Free
Rue Tandou, 9 rue Tandou
The pedestrianised, planted Tandou street welcomes children and adults for a day of celebration: cooking and screen-printing workshops, musical awakening, readings, games, climbing wall.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–15:30
FERME MONTSOURIS, 17 villa Saint-Jacques
A workshop led by a professional to discover or deepen your skills in aerial silks and trapeze, working on figures, balances, sequences and fluidity, while respecting each person's level.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–17:00
Free
Place de la Réunion, Place de la Réunion
A charity flea market organized by the Vitruve school, with stalls selling clothes, books, games and second-hand goods, food on site and entertainment. Open to everyone, whether you live in the neighborhood or elsewhere.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–17:30
Free
ages 6+
Place de la république, Place de la république
Handicap International invites young and old to a day of solidarity and citizenship against anti-personnel mines, with immersive activities and a symbolic shoe toss.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00
Free
Conseil constitutionnel, 2 rue de Montpensier
The must-attend event for students, legal professionals and law enthusiasts returns for its 16th edition, with more than 200 authors and 23 publishing houses present.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00
Free
Rue aux écoles Tlemcen, rue de Tlemcen
For one day, the streets around the Surmelin, Bretonneau and Tlemcen schools come alive for children and families. On the programme: plant giveaways, entertainment, workshops and friendly moments to share in the neighbourhood.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00
Free
Centre Sportif Alfred Nakache, 4-12 rue Dénoyez
A day of awareness-raising and mobilisation around Pink October, with activities at the pool, sports workshops and information stands. The activities are open to everyone, including families and children.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00
Free
Ecole maternelle Gustave Zédé, 5, rue Gustave Zédé
The street party at the schools takes over the arrondissement: little ones and grown-ups are invited to share a friendly day of festive, family-friendly activities, organised on rue Gustave Zédé.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00
Free
Centre de secours Poissy, 48 rue Cardinal Lemoine
The Poissy fire station is opening its doors to the public: children and adults are invited to discover the daily life of firefighters, with activities for children and a stand on life-saving first aid.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:00–18:00
Free
École élémentaire Larousse, 28, rue Pierre Larousse
The Fête des rues aux écoles celebrates the pedestrianised and planted streets near the schools of the 14th district: sports activities, creative workshops, a dance party, Lego games, karaoke and snacks, for young and old alike.
Sat 10 Oct → Sun 11 Oct
Free
Bastille Design Center, 74, boulevard Richard Lenoir
A pop-up of French designers and artisans: illustration, jewellery, ceramics, fashion, zero waste, beauty, food and a kids' area. More than 80 creators brought together for a weekend of discoveries and encounters.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:15–10:45
Free
Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, 26, rue Chaptal
Books, songs, nursery rhymes and finger games for little ones, snuggled in an adult's arms. Some sessions are bilingual in sign language and spoken French.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:15–11:30
Free
Bibliothèque Gutenberg, 8 rue de la Montagne d'Aulas
A story hour for toddlers, with stories, nursery rhymes and finger games, for children from 0 to 3 years old.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30
+ 1 other date
29 RUE DE DUNKERQUE, 75010 Paris
Marta reopens her grandfather Alfred's Shop of Emotions: an interactive puppet and song show to discover and learn to manage your emotions, ages 4 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30
19 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris
Guided tour in English of the exhibition devoted to Andy Warhol's drawings, exploring a constant practice in the artist's work, between gesture and reproduction. For individual visitors, ages 13 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30
+ 1 other date
11 RUE DU GÉNÉRAL BLAISE, 75011 Paris
A funny, lively musical show blending objects, stories, songs and bits of string, in which a character somewhere between a clown and a poet brings an imaginary bestiary to life. Ages 2 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00
Free
Bibliothèque Drouot, 11 rue Drouot
One Saturday a month, a time of stories and nursery rhymes for children aged 0-6, accompanied on the guitar. For Halloween, the children's area fills with cobwebs, little lanterns and seasonal stories.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00
Free
Médiathèque Virginia Woolf, 4 rue Germaine Krull
A monthly gathering to awaken the very young, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, to share with parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00
Free
Bibliothèque Benoîte Groult, 25 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte
Bidouille, the library's orange mascot, invites babies and their parents to a reading session: first picture books, word books, nursery rhymes and finger games, suited to little ones up to 3 years old.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00
Free
Bibliothèque Maurice Genevoix, 19 rue Tristan Tzara
A session for babies from 0 to 3 years old: stories, nursery rhymes and songs to share with your child in a soft and cosy atmosphere at the library.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00
Free
ages 1+
Bibliothèque Naguib Mahfouz, 66 rue des Couronnes
A musical tale with puppets, djembe, balafon and sanza, in which we discover the daily life of Sambo, a little lion who sings instead of roaring. For children aged 1 to 4.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:00
Free
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, 5 rue de Ridder
Read-aloud sessions open to everyone, for children aged 0 to 3. Free entry subject to availability.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:15
Free
Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, 8 rue Léon Schwartzenberg
Stories, readings and nursery rhymes to share with your child aged 0 to 6, on the first floor of the multimedia library. A bilingual French-German session is offered on 20 June.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
Two story and nursery rhyme sessions at the multimedia library: one for babies from 6 months to 2 years old, one for children from 3 to 6 years old.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30
Free
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, 41, rue d'Alleray
One Saturday a month, come share, listen to and talk about music in the company of the librarians. This session explores the sea and the oceans through a selection of musical pieces.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–11:30
ages 16+
Piscine La Plaine, 13, rue du Général Guillaumat
Aqua aerobics is a complete activity that tones the whole body through fitness and swimming exercises. It is offered from age 16.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:00
Free
ages 2+
Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage, 41, rue Paul-Belmondo - Parc de Bercy
A monthly workshop at the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage to learn, with a master composter, how to manage a composter and use the compost, as well as the composting solutions offered in Paris.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30
+ 1 other date
Free
ages 7+
Bibliothèque Amélie, 164 rue de Grenelle
A creative workshop led by Juliette Binet, artist and author: invent an imaginary plant from botanical plates and make large paper butterflies. In adult-child pairs, ages 7 and up.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30
ages 10+
L'Atelier de la Ressourcerie Créative, 95, avenue du Général Leclerc
Turn aluminium cans into earrings and keyrings with the Queen of Trash. A creative workshop for beginners, ages 10 and up, where you bring at least four cans.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30
Free
Bibliothèque Louise Michel, 29 / 35 rue des Haies
As part of the Louise Michel library's 15th anniversary, a writing workshop on the theme "Being 15" to give free rein to your creativity and find your own style.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–12:30
Free
Médiathèque James Baldwin, 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière
Every month, the media library welcomes you to discuss literature in a friendly atmosphere over coffee and a few treats. There you can discover new books, share reading ideas, or introduce an author or books.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–13:00
Free
Amphithéâtre Guizot - Université de la Sorbonne, 17 rue de la Sorbonne
As part of the Viva Mexico festival, director Fernando Eimbcke gives a masterclass at the Sorbonne on the theme "Fantastic Reality", in Spanish with French interpretation.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:30–16:30
ages 20+
Le Meridien Paris Arc de Triomphe, 81 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr
Free fair organized by QS to meet admissions directors from international universities and business schools, with interviews, CV advice and information on scholarships. For students, recent graduates and professionals.
Sat 10 Oct · 10:50–12:40
+ 1 other date
Musée d'Orsay, Esplanade Valéry-Giscard-d'Estaing
Marion Bonin, a tour guide and the great-granddaughter of an Impressionist painter, tells the story of the birth of Impressionism room by room, drawing on works by Manet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Caillebotte.
Sat 10 Oct · 11:00
+ 1 other date
36 Rue des Mathurins, 75008 Paris
Olivier Solivérès revisits Carlo Collodi's famous tale, The Adventures of Pinocchio, a big family show combining images, special effects, sets, songs, humour and poetry. From age 5 and for the whole family.
Sat 10 Oct · 11:00
+ 1 other date
13 rue des Boulets, 75011 Paris
Betty Lynx-Eye investigates the mysterious pollution of the river: an interactive investigation in which children become real super-sleuths, with suspense, humour and larger-than-life characters.
Sat 10 Oct · 11:00
+ 1 other date
115 RUE DU CHEMIN VERT, 75011 Paris
A lively, poetic adaptation of the world of Peter Pan, performed by three actors who bring four iconic characters to life. An interactive show for dreamers young and old.
Sat 10 Oct · 11:00
+ 1 other date
6 rue Pierre au Lard, 75004 Paris
A musical show inspired by Charles Perrault's tale: the Puss in Boots kitten and their friends try to stop an ogre that devours everything in the forest. Ages 1 to 9.